The narrator's present is often informed by experiences or events from his past, shaping his current perspective or outlook on life. The past may influence his decisions, relationships, or behavior in the present, highlighting the interconnectedness of these two time periods in his life. Overall, the comparison between the narrator's present and past can reveal growth, development, or patterns of behavior that persist over time.
compare the role of women in the present to the ones in the past
Flash back
Flash back
Flash back
past: I was; you were; he/she/it was present: I am; you are; he/she/it is
Cunning is an adjective. Adjectives are descriptive words that are not time related (present or past tense). If you would like to compare a way to express someone's cunningness now to in the past, below are two sentences to suggest how to do that in the present and past tense. (Present) She is not only very imaginative, but is also a cunning child. (Past) The elderly neighbor had been a cunning child with a great sense of humor.
Have is present tense. The past tense is had.
There is a past, present, and future. There was a past; there is a present and there will be a future.
what is present past
Present - am. Past - was and were.
Past - was Present - is Future - will be
past: I did, you did, he/she/it did; present: I do, you do, he/she/it/does